Hail history for Marathon, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marathon since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Marathon
- Last hail
- May 27, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Jun 1, 2024
46 reports on 33 days since 1974 · #173 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Marathon
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Marathon
The latest hail report in and around Marathon is from May 27, 2025, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.50 in on June 1, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Marathon logged 27 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is about twice the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #173 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Marathon accounts for 16% of the 293 reports filed in Brewster County.
13% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 10% for the median Texas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.50 in (teacup) on June 1, 2024 near 5.11 NE Marathon.
Reports were up 25% in 2016–2025 (15) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2019, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (52% of reports); 91% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Marathon 1.4
- Brewster County 7.9
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Marathon 17
- Brewster County 87
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Marathon 13%
- Brewster County 12%
- Median Texas town on this site 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 2 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 1 | 3.50 in | — |
| May 29, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2024 | 3.50 inteacup | 5.11 NE Marathon | Brewster | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2 E Forsan | Howard | $3K | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 1975 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Brewster | — | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 1998 | 2.50 intennis ball | Marathon | Brewster | $100K | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2010 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 E Marathon | Brewster | — | 17:51 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 15 33%
- 1–2 in 25 54%
- 2 in + 6 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.49 WNW Marathon | Brewster | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 3.50 inteacup | 5.11 NE Marathon | Brewster | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 NE Marathon | Brewster | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Marathon | Brewster | 18:19 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Marathon | Brewster | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Marathon | Brewster | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.17 E Marathon | Brewster | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.22 ENE Marathon | Brewster | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.42 NE Marathon | Brewster | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.43 NE Marathon | Brewster | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.09 ENE Marathon | Brewster | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Marathon | Brewster | 17:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Marathon
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Questions about hail in Marathon
How often does it hail in Marathon, Texas?
46 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marathon since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #173 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Marathon?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 52% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Marathon?
3.50 in (teacup size) on June 1, 2024 near 5.11 NE Marathon. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Marathon?
The most recent report in this data is from May 27, 2025 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Marathon had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was May 27, 2025.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.